Stacey
Peaked at #41 nationally in 1971, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1913, Stacey has been recorded 91% of the time for girls and 9% of the time for boys.
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Stacey — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#41
in 1971
Current rank
#2763
in 2024
Years tracked
93
1915–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1915, Stacey reached its peak popularity for girls in 1971, ranking #41 nationally with 7,482 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #1937 (2014) to #2763 (2024) — a 30% drop.
As of 2024, Stacey ranks #2763 nationally for girls, with 62 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #2,763 | 62 |
| 2023 | #3,375 | 48 |
| 2022 | #2,749 | 63 |
| 2021 | #2,814 | 61 |
| 2020 | #2,775 | 60 |
| 2019 | #2,369 | 76 |
| 2018 | #2,401 | 76 |
| 2017 | #2,140 | 90 |
Stacey — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#215
in 1968
Current rank
#6400
in 2024
Years tracked
111
1913–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1913, Stacey reached its peak popularity for boys in 1968, ranking #215 nationally with 1,073 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #4840 (2014) to #6400 (2024) — a 24% drop.
As of 2024, Stacey ranks #6400 nationally for boys, with 14 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #6,400 | 14 |
| 2023 | #8,824 | 9 |
| 2022 | #5,828 | 16 |
| 2021 | #8,735 | 9 |
| 2020 | #6,244 | 14 |
| 2019 | #5,313 | 18 |
| 2018 | #7,547 | 11 |
| 2017 | #4,910 | 20 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — girls' names only.
Common Questions
When was Stacey most popular?
Stacey was most popular in 1971, when it ranked #41 nationally for girls — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Stacey becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Stacey?
At least 161,667 babies have been recorded with the name Stacey in the US since 1913, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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